There are 10 ways to get from Shanghai to Kashgar by plane, train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
best- Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Kashgar Airport (KHG)plane SHA - KHG
9h 32m¥1,922–3,227Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shanghai station to Turfan Northtrain
- Take the train from Turpan North Station to Kashgartrain
2d 5h¥459–1,281Train via Beijing
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Zhengzhou Westtrain
- Take the train from Zhengzhou West to Beijing West Stationtrain
- Take the train from Beijing West Station to Turfan Northtrain
- Take the train from Turpan North Station to Kashgartrain
39h 53m¥1,138–1,922Drive 5,003.6 km
- Drive from Shanghai to Kashgarcar 5,003.6 km
2d 3h¥4,226–6,104Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport
- Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Kashgar Airport (KHG)plane PVG - KHG
8h 49m¥1,172–3,177Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain
- Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Kashgar Airport (KHG)plane HGH - KHG
10h 2m¥2,094–5,166Train to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Shanghai station to Nanjing South Stationtrain
- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Kashgar Airport (KHG)plane NKG - KHG
9h 24m¥1,831–4,751Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shanghai General to Beijingbus
- Take the train from Beijing West Station to Turfan Northtrain
- Take the train from Turpan North Station to Kashgartrain
2d¥684–1,495Train #2
- Take the train from Shanghai station to Lanzhoutrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Kashgartrain
2d 10h¥473–1,156Bus, train via Lanzhou
- Take the bus from Shanghai General to Kunshan Stationbus
- Take the train from Kunshan to Lanzhoutrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Kashgartrain
2d 19h¥506–1,243
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Kashgar Airport (KHG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Kashgar is to train which costs ¥450 - ¥1300 and takes 2 days 5h.
The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Kashgar is to fly which takes 8h 49m and costs ¥1100 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct train from Shanghai to Kashgar. However, there are services departing from South Shaanxi Road and arriving at Kashgar via Shanghai Hongqiao, Zhengzhou West, Beijing West Station and Turpan North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 53m.
The distance between Shanghai and Kashgar is 4190 km. The road distance is 5003.6 km.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Kashgar without a car is to train via Beijing which takes 39h 53m and costs ¥1100 - ¥2000.
It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Shanghai to Kashgar, including transfers.
Shanghai to Kashgar train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Hongqiao station.
The best way to get from Shanghai to Kashgar is to fly which takes 9h 32m and costs ¥1900 - ¥3300. Alternatively, you can train via Beijing, which costs ¥1100 - ¥2000 and takes 39h 53m.
Kashgar is 2h behind Shanghai. It is currently 10:24 AM in Shanghai and 8:24 AM in Kashgar.
Shanghai to Kashgar train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Zhengzhou West station.
What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Kashgar, China?
China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Spring Airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Kashgar Airport (KHG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Shaanxi Road to Kashgar via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station, Shanghai Hongqiao, Zhengzhou West, Beijing West Station, Turpan North Station, and Kashgar in around 39h 53m.
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kashgar Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,700–10,000
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kashgar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–9,000
Flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kashgar Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–9,000
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kashgar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–11,000
Flights from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Kashgar Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–11,000
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Kashgar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,600–9,500
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Kashgar Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–9,500
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Zhengzhou West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥440–490
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥700–800
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,000–1,500
Train from Zhengzhou West to Beijing West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥310–340
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥510–560
- Business Class Seat
- ¥700–1,100
Train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥70–80
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥70–80
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥115–130
- Business Class Seat
- ¥160–240
Train from Shanghai station to Nanjing South Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥130–150
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥210–240
- Business Class Seat
- ¥310–440
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shanghai General to Beijing
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥290–400
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥290–400
Bus from Shanghai General to Kunshan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥22–75
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥55–75
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Kashgar is 5004 km. It takes approximately 2 days 3h to drive from Shanghai to Kashgar.
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